FRANKLIN — In some ways, it felt as if the devil was in the details at this year’s Youth Evangelism Conference. Severe weather, logistical challenges and altered travel plans were just a few of the obstacles that could have derailed the event. But it was God, not the enemy, who orchestrated each variable of the 2025 YEC. And in the end, the perceived hardships just made the victories all the
College students say God moved powerfully during BeachReach 2025 PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — More than 340 Tennessee Baptist Collegiate Ministry students and leaders used the draw of the Gulf coast’s sand and surf to share the gospel with thousands of spring breakers in Panama City Beach. Over a three-week period last month, Tennessee BCM groups joined 47 other campus-based/church-based college ministries from across the U.S. to have a kingdom
The staff of the Baptist and Reflector wishes a Happy Easter to all of our readers. We hope you will spend time today celebrating our risen savior and the supreme sacrifice He made for all of us. The tomb is empty! Praise God!
It’s Passion Week. Good Friday and Easter offer followers of Jesus Christ a great opportunity for ministry, reflection and celebration. Seasons like this are always tricky for church leaders. We’re excited about the celebration of the cross and the empty tomb, but we also feel the pressure of additional ministry events, opportunities and adjusted schedules. And of course, we want our Easter sermons to be the best, most creative, most
BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville Baptist Church turned its celebration into a collaboration. Rather than throwing a party to honor the church’s 200th birthday, Brownsville Baptist hosted a four-night revival that shined the spotlight on teamwork, unity and cooperation. The revival featured several church planters from the area. Ben Cowell, senior pastor at Brownsville, said it was the most fitting way to recognize the church’s historic milestone.
DICKSON — Braving stormy conditions, more than 500 women from across Tennessee converged at Dickson First Baptist Church on April 4-5 for the annual Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) Get-Together. United under the theme “What Joy,” the event brought together participants, volunteers, program personnel, and exhibitors for a weekend of fellowship and spiritual renewal. Finding enduring joy Bible study leader Andrea Lennon captivated attendees during the General Sessions on Saturday
NASHVILLE — An innovative two-day conference aimed at developing the next generation of worship leaders will take place in Nashville next month. The Next Gen Worship Project, scheduled for May 2 – 3 at First Baptist Nashville, offers an immersive training experience for youth, college students, and young adults interested in serving their churches through worship ministries. The event is designed to create a pipeline of worship talent for local
NEWPORT — Like he’s done so many times before, pastor Tim Grooms went to the pulpit at Riverview Baptist Church at the start of Sunday’s service and offered words of welcome to those in attendance. But this was no ordinary welcome. This was a welcome back. On the morning of April 13, Riverview Baptist Church held a grand reopening, hosting morning worship for the first time since last September, when
“Where should I go to college?” “Who should I marry?” “Should I take the promotion?” “How do I choose the right church?” All of these questions are a variation of the most common question I’ve gotten over the years as a pastor. “How can I know God’s will for my life?” For many, nothing is more mysterious and elusive than discerning how God wants them to live. The consternation and
As the multiplying healthy churches team leader, I work with churches to help facilitate the starting of healthy multiplying church plants and replants. One of the key things that I do for churches and associations is identify areas/people groups that are underserved and under-reached with the gospel. This information is gathered through community analysis, demographic research and what I like to call “boots on the ground” investigation. This last approach
FRANKLIN — In some ways, it felt as if the devil was in the details at this year’s Youth Evangelism Conference. Severe weather, logistical challenges
College students say God moved powerfully during BeachReach 2025 PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — More than 340 Tennessee Baptist Collegiate Ministry students and leaders used
The staff of the Baptist and Reflector wishes a Happy Easter to all of our readers. We hope you will spend time today celebrating our
It’s Passion Week. Good Friday and Easter offer followers of Jesus Christ a great opportunity for ministry, reflection and celebration. Seasons like this are always
BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville Baptist Church turned its celebration into a collaboration. Rather than throwing a party to honor the church’s 200th birthday, Brownsville Baptist hosted
DICKSON — Braving stormy conditions, more than 500 women from across Tennessee converged at Dickson First Baptist Church on April 4-5 for the annual Tennessee
NASHVILLE — An innovative two-day conference aimed at developing the next generation of worship leaders will take place in Nashville next month. The Next Gen
NEWPORT — Like he’s done so many times before, pastor Tim Grooms went to the pulpit at Riverview Baptist Church at the start of Sunday’s
“Where should I go to college?” “Who should I marry?” “Should I take the promotion?” “How do I choose the right church?” All of these
As the multiplying healthy churches team leader, I work with churches to help facilitate the starting of healthy multiplying church plants and replants. One of
